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Swimming Pools & Spas in Appleton, WI (2026)

3 verified swimming pools & spas rules for Appleton, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pool Permits

Appleton requires building permits for pools, spas, and hot tubs. WI Uniform Dwelling Code governs. Inspections required.

Appleton Swimming Pool Permits

Some Restrictions

Fencing Requirements

Appleton requires pool barriers to prevent unsupervised child access. Minimum 48-inch height. Self-closing, self-latching gates. WI Stat. §145.17.

Appleton Pool Fencing Requirements

Heavy Restrictions

Safety Rules

Appleton enforces pool safety requirements including anti-entrapment drain covers (VGB Act), barriers, and depth markers. WI Stat. §145.17 governs.

Appleton Pool Safety Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Outagamie County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Appleton city rules.

Swimming Pools & Spas in Outagamie County